The New Gurus
From productivity hackers to dating coaches, from crypto bros to wellness influencers, when did the internet get taken over by gurus? Helen Lewis investigates.
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We are a production company that creates compelling audio content for leading broadcasters, renowned institutions and established brands. We can help you realise your audio project, from crafting an idea, right through to promotion and distribution.
Ideas
At T&T we specialise in delivering complex episodic series that explore intriguing and often complex ideas that are shaping our world today.
Gamechangers
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Conversations
Whether it’s about fashion, politics or what the future holds, T&T is trusted by global brands and respected organisations to deliver thought-provoking conversations.
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Documentaries
For leading broadcasters, we produce finely crafted audio documentaries that tackle big subjects and offer rich and powerful storytelling.
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Tempo & Talker is an independent production company created in 2019. We are passionate about helping our clients harness the power of audio to tell engrossing stories, explore curious ideas and connect with listeners.
From our base in London, we work with our globe-spanning team of talented and professional producers, editors, researchers, composers, sound designers and everyone else who makes a Tempo & Talker production possible.
Craig T Smith
Craig has over 20 years experience creating audio documentaries and long form content.
He has produced chart-topping podcast series for some of the biggest bands in the world, including Oasis, Pink Floyd and Joy Division/NewOrder, which was recognised by the British Podcast Awards.
Craig is also the regular co-host of The Guardian Masterclass, How to Create a Successful Podcast.
Shahidha Bari
Shahidha is Professor at the University of the Arts London, a respected reviewer and cultural broadcaster, and a 2022 Booker Prize Judge.
She presents BBC Radio 4’s Front Row and Free Thinking on BBC Radio 3.
You'll find her writing in The Financial Times, Frieze art magazine, The Guardian, The Observer, The Times Literary Supplement and others.
For T&T, Shahidha is the host of the Gucci Vault podcast.